Resources
Thorn Valley provides the latest in regulatory updates, industry news and best practices to assure you have fresh safety information for your drivers on an ongoing, regular basis.
The Business of Trucking in Today’s New Normal
How does one navigate through the ever-increasing future uncertainty in the world today – let alone try to survive in the US as a Transportation & Logistics business? It’s always been easy enough to lose margin, and extremely challenging to keep one’s head above...
Online Safer Driving Series
Our Safer Diving Series offers 17 online courses focused on both small and larger (regulated) fleets. Clients pay a single annual fee for unlimited access to all drivers in their fleet. If you are interested in the Thorn Valley Safety Portal, please fill out the form...
Ask Thorn Valley – July 2020
Ask Thorn Valley #1 (Tom Flaten - VP Field Operations) Question: What do you think of this firm that is developing technology that allows trucks to platoon; and if you would have safety issues with a fleet that planned on implementing their AI product? Below is a link...
Fleet Risk Management – July 2020
Indiana Goes Hands-Free July 1, 2020 (in.gov.dot) Learn More Impaired driving just another part of 2020’s changing landscape (CCJ 6/24/2020) Continue Reading FMCSA advisory committee to review impacts of aging driver workforce, hemp legalization (CCJ 6/25/2020) Read...
FMCSA News & Updates
For several months COVID-19 has continued to dominate the news as additional waivers are granted or extended to the transportation and logistics industry to keep our supply chain moving. Here are the latest from FMCSA – please feel free to contact Thorn Valley for...
Autonomous Vehicles International
Autonomous Vehicles continue to populate the landscape as the transportation industry grows and develops the eventuality of this technology. Questions from the industry and the public include when and where this will happen. The consensus and underlying concern are...
Ask Thorn Valley – June 2020
Ask Thorn Valley #1 (Tom Nitza) Question: I was reviewing a motor carrier's violation report and found this violation: 395.208 - The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. I looked up the regulatory citation and it reads as...
Industry Statistics & Safety Initiatives
The NHTSA states that 2019 had an overall decrease in the percentage change for the number of deaths in the nation compared to 2018. ATRI Board approves 2020 top research priorities. Lastly, here’s how a tanker fleet uses “unorthodox trailer lighting” to fight...
COVID-19 Transportation Updates
Find out the latest news for long-haul truck drivers about COVID-19, and catch-up on Lynx data showing significant impact due to the pandemic! Additionally, OSHA is increasing in-person inspections at all types of workplaces. What Long-Haul Truck Drivers Need to Know...
FMCSA News – June 2020
FMCSA announces the new Crash Preventability Determination Program and gives guidance on leveraging technology to conduct compliance reviews during COVID-19 Health Emergency. USDOT modernizes Hours of Service Rules to improve safety and increase flexibility for...
Additional Resources
Company Safety Policies
Use the resources on this page to lay out your company’s safety plan. Set quarterly goals for your fleet, establish a monthly safety training schedule, document performance and measure results.
- Annual Safety Planner
- Cell Phone Policy
- Company Safety Manual (Towing)
- Company Safety Manual
- Dishonesty, Workplace Violence and Egregious Unsafe Behavior Policy
- Driver Hiring and Retention
- Driver Trainee Program Criteria
- Harassment & Firearms Policy
- Personal Use of Vehicle
- Probation/Termination Policy
- Small Fleet Safety Outline
Inspection, Repair & Maintenance
Driver Files Forms & Fitness
- Drive Roster and Expiring Documents
- Driver Qualification File Checklist
- Driver Application
- Safety Clearance (Contractor)
- Driver Road Test
- Driver Road Test (Small Fleet)
- Exempt Log Form (Weekly Timesheet)
- Verification of Previous Employment
- Driver Training Record
- Certificate of Violations and Annual Review
- Safety Meeting Report
- Medical Examiner’s Certificate
- Medical Examination Report
- FMCSA Driver Resources
- Driver PSP Authorization and Release Form
HOS, Driver Logs, Fatigue Management
Government Regulatory & Enforcement
- CSA – Compliance Safety Accountability
- DataQs Website
- ELD List (Registered & Revoked)
- NHTSA – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA VIN Decoder
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- FMCSR (Safety Regulations)
- National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners
- SAFER Company Snapshot
- SMS – Safety Measurement System
- PSP Pre-employment Screening Program
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA)
- DOT (US Department of Transportation)
- Regulations.gov (FMCSA Notices, NPRM)
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- National Transportation Library (RITA)
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Federal Bridge Law
- Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
- Hazardous Material Regulations
- International Registration Plan, Inc.
- International Fuel Tax Association
- Driver Shortage / Driver Retention (ATRI)
Controlled Substances & Alcohol
Workplace Safety
Accident Administration and Crash Countermeasure Forms
Tips for Reducing CSA SMS/BASIC Scores
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